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Old 01-05-2013, 08:44 AM
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See what your local dealership or bike shop has in stock. The only way you will get some idea is to have them in your hands and possibly lay them on the bike. This is in no way perfect, but since you are talking about the angles for your wrist when pushed forward, it makes it more complicated.

You really have to get a few in your hands to get a baseline so some of the measurements seem to make sense. What may be right for someone else may not be for you. Many people here have gone through a few bars to find the right one (which is what you want to avoid if possible). But, having them in your hand, I think, makes a difference to get you going in the right direction to minimize changing them out because they don't fit right.

Not that you are, but to me, handlebars are one of those things that can't simply be purchased over the internet without having them in your hands. Good luck...
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Old 01-05-2013, 11:05 AM
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Thanks so much for all the input. I like the kst bars and yeah I was looking at the ness bars too. I'll be checking into the helibars too. I'll have to see what the shop has for bars....I'm guessing not much hahaha. Once again thanks everyone!
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I'm in the same boat as you. I have been looking for weeks now and think I am going to go with the Ness Modular bars. A little on the expensive side but looking on ebay I can pick up a set for $360. They also look easy to wire, I don't think they will need new cables and look to be very adjustable.

I think they look great too!


These look sweet!
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I looked, shopped, studied, cussed, and scratched my head for four months before I came across the KST bars at a rally. As soon as I set them on the bike to get an idea of what I wanted I knew they were the ones. I ordered them, and week later they showed. Take your time and (try) to get what you want and will be happy with the first time.
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I went with the +2 sweepers after lots of looking, and I'm happy with them.
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